Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

The U.S. House of Representatives last week passed a bill sponsored by Congressman Mac Thornberry expanding access to Texas State Veterans Homes for all Gold Star parents. A Gold Star parent is someone whose son or daughter died while serving in the Armed Forces.See the Sept. 30 edition of the Mount Vernon Optic-Herald for more information, call 1-800-252-VETS (8387) or visit their website at www.texasveterans.com for more on other veterans programs.